Crutches
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare Part B covers crutches as durable medical equipment (DME) when they are medically necessary and prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled physician. Beneficiaries must meet specific medical requirements and obtain crutches from Medicare-approved suppliers.
- Crutches are covered under Medicare Part B as durable medical equipment
- Requires a doctor's prescription documenting medical necessity
- Must be obtained from a Medicare-approved medical equipment supplier
- Beneficiary is responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved cost after meeting the Part B deductible
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Individuals with a medical condition requiring mobility assistance
- Must have a prescription from a Medicare-enrolled physician
- 20% coinsurance after meeting Part B annual deductible
- Medicare covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount
- Costs may vary depending on the type of crutches and supplier
- Crutches must be medically necessary for mobility
- Requires documentation from a healthcare provider
- Replacement or repair may have additional restrictions
- Coverage applies to standard, medically-required crutches
- Consult with your doctor about medical necessity
- Get a detailed prescription for crutches
- Verify the supplier is Medicare-approved
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific coverage details
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicare crutchesdurable medical equipmentMedicare DME coveragemobility aidsmedical equipment
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